Connor Wesley, a Lubbock-Cooper High School senior, has been named a semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
An estimated 16,000 students were chosen for this honor based upon high school academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, honors and awards received, and highest scoring in the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Semifinalist students in Texas had to meet a qualifying index score of 220.
"I'm thankful for this opportunity," said Connor. "It's an affirmation, like seeing the sun rise for the first time. It gives me nothing but gratitude for the supporting and inspiring people in my life and even more hope for what's to come."
Connor participates in a number of activities at Lubbock-Cooper High School, including Academic Decathlon, UIL math, UIL science, UIL computer science, U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, and the Student Innovation Challenge. He is a NASA High School Aerospace Scholar and a chemistry intern at Texas Tech University.
He hopes to attend MIT and double major in Chemistry and Engineering.
National Merit Finalists will be announced in February 2022.
Congratulations, Connor! The Pirate family is so proud of your hard work!
Pirate administrators aren't just here to lead, they are here to serve!
NHA principal Phillip Saffel was spotted helping a student change a flat tire yesterday!
Thanks to Pete the Pirate, cheerleaders, and the pom squad for visiting South Elementary on Talk Like a Pirate Day!
LBMS Theatre Productions created impressive posters for a variety of shows!
LCHS grad Jacob Politte is representing Jackson State University, and LCHS grad Chase Rodriguez is representing University of Louisiana Monroe, and they're both representing Lubbock-Cooper! You may be far from home, but you're never far from Pirate Nation! #lcpfamily
Some very special visitors have been greeting North Pirates on Friday mornings! Thanks to LCHS Volleyball, Girls Golf, and Cheer for taking the time to make Fridays extra special!
The nominations are in, and it's time to decide the 2021 Pirate of the Year! Visit the link below to make your selection:
https://forms.gle/xLtKnvsiP6UieiEN8
You may vote as many times as your would like, and you are free to share the link to this form with friends and family who may also with to vote. Votes are anonymous. Voting closes on Monday, September 27.
It's a little too hot outside for flurries, but these West Pirates hosted an indoor snowball fight as part of their lesson on rounding!
LCMS staff sported matching t-shirts to show their support for Principal Tami Gunset on Friday! #lcpfamily
South Elementary second graders observed Celebrate Freedom Week by writing letters to military servicemen and women. They worked hard to share their sincerest gratitude with these heroes!
The Pirate Varsity Football team will play EP Hanks in El Paso on Friday, September 24. Purchase tickets online at https://www.yisd.net/Page/16431. (Please note: some users are unable to access the link using their phones; you may need to use a computer.)
On Friday, September 17, the Pirate varsity football team will host the Monterey Plainsmen at 7:00 p.m. at Pirate Stadium at First United Park.
As a Pirate Family, we are uniting with the Monterey community to white out Pirate Stadium in memory of Lataiya White, mother of a Lubbock-Cooper High School student and a Monterey High School varsity football player. Mrs. White passed away earlier this week.
Pirate fans, please wear white to Friday night's game (and spread the word) to show your support for this family!
"Smelly" stickers - an elementary school rite of passage! West kindergarten students are loving the scratch-and-sniff stickers issued in their P.E. class!
"Why don't they teach that in school?"
We do!
Did you know that Lubbock-Cooper High School offers Adulting 101/102 to juniors and seniors? Designed around student requests, this class teaches students lessons that will help them succeed after they graduate and move out on their own. Topics include grocery shopping within a budget, basic sewing and cooking skills, changing flat tires, opening bank accounts, asking for raises, and the basics of insurance, credit, and taxes, - plus much more! Industry experts in various fields will visit with students throughout the year, and students will participate in hands-on, "real world" lessons!
LCMS Pirates raised so much money for their campus Pirate Pantry that Mr. Atcheson had to kiss a pig!
Dr. Felix Morales from Texas Tech University Health Science Center brought a team to LCHS to visit with junior and seniors interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. They panel spoke about the early assurance programs into Texas Tech's medical program, and LCHS alumni Keegan Dunn and Lauren Irish, both recently accepted into TTUHSC Medical School, answered questions and shared their experiences.
Ms. McKay's South Pirates reflected on the events of September 11, 2001 as they honored the 20th anniversary and shared their thoughts in writing.
Needing Pirate gear? Don't forget to visit our Spirit Merchandise page on the district website! https://www.lcisd.net/page/spirit-merchandise
Reminder: Monday, September 6 is a staff and student holiday for Lubbock-Cooper ISD.
Chick-fil-A and school supplies - two of our favorite things! Receive a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich when you donate new and unopened school supplies to benefit our Pirate Pantries, now through August 28!
